Will my XP programs still work after a Windows 7 upgrade?

[eyemfedup2]

hey
im getting ready to invest in an win 7 laptop
question: will my xp programs still work not a upgrade reinstall old programs

example: fab 5 or i still use tune up 2008
i like it better just me

thinking about a HP G71-340US 17.3-Inch

Product Features
2.2GHz Intel Core2 Duo T6600 Processor (2MB LS Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
4 GB DDR2 RAM (2 Dimm), Max supported 8 GB
320GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive, LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support
17.3¿ Diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (shared) with up to 1.7 GB total available graphics memory
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, *Up to 4 Hours of Battery Life
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600
Memory (RAM) 4GB
Memory Type DDR2
Memory Expandable to 8GB
Hard Drive Size 320GB
Hard Drive Type SATA
Optical Drive LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVDñR/RW with Double Layer Support
Display Size 17.3"
Display Type High-Definition HP LED BrightView
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-Ion
Network Card Intel WiFi Link 1000BGN
Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Other ports 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
# of USB slots 3
Bluetooth Enabled No
Dimensions 16.24"(L) x 10.90" (D) 1.42" (min) - 1.77"(max) (H)
Weight 6.72lbs
Warranty 1 year
Extra Features HP Imprint finish & HP Webcam with integrated microphone; 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader

anyone have any great advice

have always had good luck with hp laptops

as always thank you

 

[bedouinrising]

HP laptops have been deemed most likely to fail in 2-3 years, according to a column on this website last week. If you're looking for a solid laptop, go with Asus, they rated the best.

 

[bedouinrising]

https://www.techspot.com/news/36998-study-finds-asus-laptops-least-likely-to-fail-hp-the-most.html - here's the article

 

[LookinAround]

The biggest potential conflict between XP and Win 7 are drivers. Not at all unusual for some XP drivers to not work in Win 7 (just as they didn't in Vista).

If the program doesn't require any special drivers it will probably be compatible.

Now one interesting feature in Win 7 is something called "Virtual XP"

This allows you to run XP within Win 7!
> You essentially have a window that provides you the XP desktop
> You can run your XP programs within the XP window
> You can move data between your XP and Win 7 hard drives as they just look like network mounted drives

However, to run virtual XP you must
> Buy a CPU that supports "virtualization" (this is a CPU hardware feature) and
> Run Windows 7 Premium, Ultimate or Enterprise Editions

 

[bedouinrising]

ditto to LookinAround.

 

[eyemfedup2]

dazed and confused

so since every computer laptops seems to come with home premium
all my software is probably useless?

man mac is sounding better and better

it almost seems like it would be better to buy a high end vista machine and
then buy the ultimate

i sold all my xp laptops to come up with the cash for a high end win 7 machine

everyone and i mean everyone i know was preaching how pc finally got it right
so i went for it

ok should have asked you guys first


guess its time to make lemonade


could someone kinda explain the process of finding 64 bit programs
i'm sure they do rock and the change will eventually be the standard

don't shoot me but i'm not a gamer.
and i still prefer office 2003

but program downloads don't specify very often win7 compatible

so if someone could enlighten me on the finding win 7 compatible programs

sounds like a good way to get you to either buy premium and clean install

or replace all my other software

or i could just hunt down a kick xp machine which still would be much better than what i have had and wait until I'm forced to change

but since 7 seems so great and although kinda plain Jane compared to xp
ill probably still buy the 7 machine and upgrade the os

or maybe buy the vista machine high end upgrade and save some money

man this is worse than trying to buy a house



help I'm dazed and confused

 

[raybay]

Several older Adobe programs will NOT work at all... in Windows 7. You will have to buy the upgrades for several others that were designed for W2K and WXP... and WXP modes doesn't yet work nearly as well as promised... working well only on certain computers of a certain motherboard age and design.

 

[eyemfedup2]

i'm looking at a hp HP G71-340US
maybe???
is it worthy

 

[dhanushka83]

i thing upgrading is possible. Windows 7 in-build all new drivers. Without any problem drivers will work, But Problem is Windows 7 and Windows XP is based on two different NTFS file systems. So softwares and files working may be problem. I heard early age of windows 7 said clean installation will be superb. So too collect maximum performance windows 7 clean install is suitable.

 

[eyemfedup2]

is it safe to order off ebay if they have 100% rating
in box never opened 1 yr warranty manufacturers
if not where do you shop for laptops online?

 

[eyemfedup2]

what do you guys think of the Lenovo laptops
also still inquiring your opinions on the ebay thing in previous thread
thanks

 

[superty12]

Anytime Upgrade

so since every computer laptops seems to come with home premium
all my software is probably useless?

No. Use Windows Anytime Upgrade to upgrade.

 

[eyemfedup2]

ebay

ok
so what do you guys think about purchasing laptops from ebay
if seller is 100% and all that

if still in sealed box and 1yr manufacturers warranty?

im really considering doing so very soon

so i would appreciate your advice

 

[LookinAround]

It's hard to say if ebay is best option or not...

I think there are a number of variables that go into making the personal decision.

If they're rated 100% then you can probably be confident they live up to their ebay ad..

However, i'd say also consider the price on ebay (which i'll guess is the ebay motivation) vs

> I know direct purchase from Dell and HP offer 30 day returns for any reason
>>> Do double check above fact for yourself before relying on that fact
>>> But that does let you install your programs and "try it out" with assurance you return it if you don't like it

Plus, you might want to check out Dell Outlet store
> Outlet PCs come with the full standard warranty
> They're PCs either returned or with cosmetic dings etc.
> You can get some good savings on these pre-assembled models
> My brother and i have both purchased through Dell outlet w/o any regrets
> So check it out.. and check out the warranty and return policy there as well